In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Rabbi and author Dani Ritholtz discusses the loss of his father to Pancreatic cancer and explores the relationship between Tisha B'Av and loss.

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Rabbi Josh Grajower discusses the loss of his wife and how it relates to the mourning experienced on Tisha B'Av.

The podcast discusses the significance of the recent Democratic victories in Georgia, highlighting how the Republicans had control of the House, Senate, and White House four years ago but have now lost this power to the Democrats.

Erin Davis, a renowned radio personality in Toronto, experienced a profound tragedy when her 24-year-old daughter, Lauren, passed away, leaving behind a young child and husband.

The text discusses the experience of loving and losing an addict, portraying the emotional journey of the narrator whose partner struggled with addiction and ultimately died from an overdose.

In the essay "Song of the Sea: Making a Space for Joy and Sorrow" by Zach Truboff, the author reflects on his personal experience of loss and grief after his twins were diagnosed with a rare disease and passed away.

The text explores the life of an olive grower in Jerusalem whose son was tragically killed in a confrontation in the West Bank.

Beverly Siegel reflects on the 10th anniversary of her husband Gary's death and the journey of love, loss, and finding a new partner, Howard.

After experiencing the sudden death of her close friend Ben, the author grapples with grief and anger, questioning her faith and traditions as Yom Kippur approaches.

The author recounts how the death of their beloved dachshund, Ginger, brought them back to Judaism.

"In the Illuminated Dark" is a collection of poetry by Israeli poet Tuvia Ruebner, dedicated to his sister who perished in the Holocaust.

The protagonist, grappling with his father's recent death, struggles with the decision to embark on a book tour instead of attending his father's headstone unveiling.